Global epidemiology of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
University of Messina · Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract Background Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of global DMD epidemiology is not available. This study aimed to estimate the global overall and birth prevalence of DMD through an updated systematic review of the literature. Methods MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched for original research articles on the epidemiology of DMD from inception until 1st October 2019. Studies were included if they were original observational research articles written in English, reporting DMD prevalence and/or incidence along with the number of individuals of the underlying population. The quality of the studies…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 18.50
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 78
Authors
6- SCSalvatore CrisafulliCorresponding
University of Messina
- JSJanet Sultana
University of Messina
- AFAndrea Fontana
Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
- FSFrancesco Salvo
Université de Bordeaux, Inserm
- SMSonia Messina
University of Messina, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "G. Martino"
Topics & keywords
- Observational study
- Epidemiology
- Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology
- Medicine
- Meta-analysis
- Population
- Checklist
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Good health and well-being